You Were Made for This: The Family on Mission

Send us Fan Mail"Your family has a mission." That's what Julie Liotta's priest told her in confession one ordinary Wednesday morning, and the words changed everything. Jim and Meghan sit down with Julie, a former Marine Corps company commander now serving as coordinator for adult faith formation and evangelization at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, to talk about what it means to live as a family on mission. Drawing from her years in the Marine Corps, her work walking converts through OCIA, and story after story of God pursuing hearts in unexpected ways, Julie shows how ordinary moments, from chicken tenders to confession, become the mission field.What’s in this episode:The moment a priest told Julie her family has a missionLessons from the Marine Corps on leadership and missionThe atheist midshipman who asked, "Am I invited?"A stranger's 40-year journey away from the Church and backEncouraging a man wrestling with frustration in his conversionWhy pausing before speaking opens space for the Holy SpiritThe surprising origin story behind Teams of Our LadyJulie's work leading OCIA at the Shrine of the Most Blessed SacramentWhy being fully yourself is key to sharing your faithA call to be brave in living out your Catholic identityOne resource every Catholic family should know: Teams of Our LadyBook she is currently reading: 60 Days to Becoming a Missionary Disciple by Fr. John BartunekFavorite book: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellAdvice to her younger self: Be present exactly where you are, because that's where God is pursuing youFinal wisdom for listeners: Be brave. The world needs brave people who aren't afraid to be who they're called to be.Resources Mentioned:Teams of Our Lady – A lay apostolate that helps married couples grow closer in faith and community60 Days to Becoming a Missionary Disciple by Fr. John Bartunek – A 60 day guide to living as a missionary discipleIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell – A classic novel that ignited Julie's love of reading as a childCamp Wojtyla – A Catholic summer camp for kids in ColoradoMustard Seed Communities – A Catholic community in Jamaica serving people with disabilities Looking for meaningful ways to deepen your family’s connection with God outside of Sunday Mass? Download our free guide to discover 10 practical and fun faith-based activities that will bring your family closer to Christ—no matter how busy life gets. From sharing gratitude at the dinner table to watching faith-filled media together, these ideas make living your faith easy and enjoyable.